Hancock County, Iowa

Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,341.[1] The county seat is Garner.[2] The county was founded on January 15, 1851 and named in honor of John Hancock, a leader of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.[3]

Not to be confused with Hancock, Iowa.
Hancock County
U.S. county
Visitor kiosk at the 148 wind turbine farm
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°05′00″N 93°44′11″W
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1851
Named forJohn Hancock
SeatGarner
Largest cityGarner
Area
 • Total573 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Land571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Water2.0 sq mi (5 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total11,341
 • Estimate 
(2018)
10,712
 • Density20/sq mi (7.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.hancockcountyia.org

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 573 square miles (1,480 km2), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) (0.4%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

History

Hancock county was established as a result of an election on June 28, 1858.[5] At the time two townships, Avery and Madison, were also established. Soon after a courthouse was built in Garner, Iowa that continues to be the county seat.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860179—
1870999458.1%
18803,453245.6%
18907,621120.7%
190013,75280.4%
191012,731−7.4%
192014,72315.6%
193014,8020.5%
194015,4024.1%
195015,077−2.1%
196014,604−3.1%
197013,506−7.5%
198013,8332.4%
199012,638−8.6%
200012,100−4.3%
201011,341−6.3%
2018 (est.)10,712[6]−5.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2018[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,341 in the county, with a population density of 19.8578/sq mi (7.6671/km2). There were 5,330 housing units, of which 4,741 were occupied.[11]

2000 census
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Hancock County

At the 2000 census there were 12,100 people, 4,795 households, and 3,375 families in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8/km2). There were 5,164 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.70% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.38% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. 2.49%.[12] were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 4,795 households 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% were married couples living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 26.50% of households were one person and 13.70% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.

The age distribution was 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.00 males.

The median household income was $37,703 and the median family income was $44,248. Males had a median income of $29,452 versus $20,376 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,957. About 5.20% of families and 6.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.90% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Hancock County courthouse

As of December 2008, the unemployment rate in Hancock County was 9.1%, a sharp rise from 4.0% in December 2007.[13] In 2016 the unemployment rate dropped back to 2.2%.[14]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated community

Townships

Hancock County is divided into sixteen townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Hancock County.[15]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 Forest City (partially in Winnebago County) City 4,151
2 † Garner City 3,129
3 Britt City 2,069
4 Kanawha City 652
5 Klemme City 507
6 Corwith City 309
7 Crystal Lake City 250
8 Woden City 229
9 Goodell City 139
10 Duncan CDP 131
11 Miller CDP 60
12 Hayfield CDP 43
13 Hutchins CDP 28

Politics
Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 67.7% 3,977 27.0% 1,587 5.2% 307
2012 56.0% 3,317 42.6% 2,521 1.5% 87
2008 50.9% 3,016 47.3% 2,805 1.8% 109
2004 57.0% 3,368 42.1% 2,484 0.9% 53
2000 55.0% 2,988 42.0% 2,281 3.1% 169
1996 44.3% 2,353 45.2% 2,399 10.5% 557
1992 41.8% 2,428 37.5% 2,175 20.7% 1,203
1988 48.8% 2,731 50.6% 2,831 0.6% 31
1984 56.6% 3,362 42.8% 2,539 0.6% 37
1980 60.4% 3,681 31.5% 1,918 8.1% 493
1976 50.5% 3,127 48.1% 2,975 1.4% 85
1972 60.5% 3,706 38.3% 2,349 1.2% 74
1968 59.6% 3,544 35.8% 2,131 4.6% 274
1964 37.0% 2,269 62.9% 3,857 0.1% 7
1960 60.2% 4,179 39.7% 2,757 0.0% 1
1956 60.5% 4,305 39.4% 2,803 0.1% 6
1952 71.3% 5,115 28.6% 2,053 0.1% 10
1948 46.3% 2,802 51.2% 3,096 2.5% 153
1944 51.9% 3,114 47.6% 2,855 0.6% 34
1940 50.6% 3,632 49.0% 3,514 0.4% 27
1936 39.0% 2,585 59.3% 3,930 1.7% 114
1932 37.7% 2,355 61.1% 3,822 1.2% 77
1928 61.1% 3,114 37.9% 1,933 0.9% 48
1924 59.6% 3,183 10.3% 550 30.1% 1,606
1920 80.8% 3,617 16.2% 725 3.0% 132
1916 64.4% 1,726 34.1% 913 1.5% 40
1912 34.3% 860 28.3% 710 37.4% 937
1908 67.2% 1,750 30.9% 804 2.0% 52
1904 78.4% 2,112 19.2% 517 2.4% 65
1900 71.3% 2,186 27.0% 827 1.7% 52
1896 65.6% 1,975 33.5% 1,007 0.9% 27

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 148.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. Story of Hancock County Court House, Hancock County Iowa. A project published by the Garner Lions Club, 1944. Authors included H. Ollenburg, E. Elling, J. Sprole, F. Zeiger, and C. Whitney.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. Geography of a Recession, The New York Times, March 3, 2009. Accessed March 5, 2009.
  14. "Iowa Workforce Development Statistics on unemployment in Iowa".
  15. https://www.census.gov/2010census/
  16. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.

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